2010

Al Jazeera provides live news updates on the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, including rocket attacks and bombings.

This analysis of the charter school debate argues that evaluating their effectiveness requires looking beyond standardized test scores to factors like graduation rates and criminal justice involvement. via Crooked Timber

Photos of all the World Cup balls are featured in this New York Times interactive experience that showcases their evolution from 1930 to 2010. via FlowingData

Kottke.org shares a tip on preheating frying pans to the ideal temperature using the Leidenfrost effect to prevent food from sticking. via kottke.org

The Daily Beast encountered a 404 error for a page about death threats against Ted Kennedy. via The Daily Beast

The World Forgot features new music and information, such as new Sufjan Stevens songs and albums. via The World Forgot